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Ryan RayJuly 13, 2015

In a new video released by U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson accompanying his Democratic U.S. Senate campaign kickoff, the liberal firebrand recounts his impressive rise from the impoverished tenements of the Bronx to the halls of Congress. Along the way, he says, he started the Washington, D.C.-based research and advocacy group Alliance for Aging Research. “After I finished school, I founded […]

Phil AmmannJuly 10, 2015

Carla Coleman, a staff member of Alan Grayson’s congressional office, is also listed as a director of the U.S. Senate candidate’s controversial Cayman Island hedge funds. First reported by Joe Schoffstall of The Washington Free Beacon, Coleman, who worked for the Orlando Democrat since 2013, is listed on the most recent SEC filings as holding positions in two hedge […]

Mitch PerryJuly 10, 2015

It was just an average Thursday in the Florida political world. But first a note about Jeb Bush, who announced that through his own campaign and his Super PAC Right to Rise, he’s raised $114 million this year, with all but $11 million coming from Right to Rise, which began fundraising for the “non-candidate” in […]

Bob SparksJuly 9, 2015

A great deal of column-inch space and cable television time lately is devoted daily to Donald Trump. His controversial comments are analyzed, dissected and put before other candidates. “Do you (fill in GOP presidential candidate’s name) condemn Trump’s comments about undocumented immigrants?” Another regular subject of speculation is whether Trump is damaging the GOP brand. […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 9, 2015

U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson is in the Senate race. That’s causing consternation for the Patrick Murphy side, which sent out a fundraising email Thursday afternoon that read: “By now you’ve heard the news. The race has changed. I now have a primary opponent. The next few months are going to be challenging, and I know that the campaign […]

Phil AmmannJuly 9, 2015

As Alan Grayson launches a campaign for the U.S. Senate, Republicans and Democrats are floating plans to replace the contentious Orlando liberal in Congress. One such possible candidate, State Rep. Mike La Rosa, cracked open the door on Thursday to a possible run for Florida’s 9th Congressional District. In a prepared statement, the two-term St. Cloud […]

Phil AmmannJuly 9, 2015

Florida’s Democratic establishment might be worried over Alan Grayson entering the U.S. Senate race, but some conservatives are thrilled. In a statement Thursday, GOP-leaning American Crossroads says they are eagerly awaiting Grayson’s campaign. Communications Director Ian Prior couldn’t be happier that the outspoken liberal will force Democrats to be accountable. “Washington Democrats may be recoiling in […]

Mitch PerryJuly 9, 2015

You’ve gotta love Tom Lambdon. Well, let me take that back. You don’t have to love anybody. In fact, there are many people in St. Petersburg who would hope to never hear this man’s name mentioned in polite company ever again. But civic activists like Lambdon wouldn’t get anywhere if they weren’t representing others who need someone to lead […]

Brendan FarringtonJuly 9, 2015

U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson, an unapologetically outspoken critic of Republicans who calls himself a congressman with guts, will enter the race to replace Republican Sen. Marco Rubio, a close friend and major Democratic Party donor said Wednesday. Trial lawyer John Morgan said he exchanged a series of emails with Grayson in which the congressman confirmed […]

Mitch PerryJuly 8, 2015

Earlier this week Politico speculated that the Democrats have a “narrow” path to recapture the U.S. Senate next year, which appears to be a much friendlier year in terms of victories compared with 2014 (when they lost nine seats) or 2018, when they must defend seats in red states like Montana, North Dakota and West Virginia. One […]

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Alan Grayson says he “founded” Alliance for Aging Research; Alliance: “No comment”

Alan Grayson staffer listed as director on 2 of his hedge funds

Mitch Perry Report for 7.10.15 — A whole lotta political stuff

Bob Sparks: Establishment Democrats hope Alan Grayson campaign dies quickly

Ron DeSantis “welcomes” Alan Grayson to the Senate race

Mike La Rosa opens door to possible run for Alan Grayson’s open House seat

American Crossroads welcomes Alan Grayson to Senate race with ‘open arms’

Mitch Perry Report for 7.9.15 — Pier politics returns yet again in St. Pete

Alan Grayson to enter race for Marco Rubio’s seat

NRSC “confident” GOP will keep Florida Senate seat in 2016